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More info?)
Sharka wrote:
> Hi Robert,
>
> Thanks for your response. So should the Windows Messenger be located at the
> following location on my machine: C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe ?
>
> If not, can I assume this file to be a harmful program sending out
> information as I am getting numerous trojan virus attacks being launched from
> my network.
>
> Mark.
>
> "RobertVA" wrote:
>
>
>>Sharka wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I have Norton AntiVirus 2005 installed on my machine. In thelog reviewer,
>>>under the Norton Internet Worm activities section, I keep getting this
>>>message in the activities subcomponent of the section:
>>>
>>>Details: An instance of "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" is preparing
>>>to access the Internet.
>>>
>>>I have unsinstalled MSN Messenger but keeping getting this message. I am
>>>worried that it might be a trojan. I have 3 questions:
>>>
>>>1. Is this a legitimate messenger ?
>>>2. Is the file location the correct one or is this spyware or worse a trojan
>>>?
>>>3. What is the difference between Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger ? Are
>>>these the same or different ?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Mark.
>>
>>Then there's Microsoft Messenger Service, which most users should
>>deactivate in Services. Even if you need Messenger Service you should
>>use your firewall to block port 135 over the external networking
>>connection. Check
http://www.grc.com for links to "Shoot the Messenger"
>>and the "Shields Up" firewall analysis service. Messenger Service was
>>intended as a method for local area network administrators to issue
>>brief announcements to the users of other local work stations. the
>>messages apper as a simple text box, with no fetures like conversations
>>or online contact lists.
>>
>>Some antivirus programs feature the ability to scan files and messages
>>sent by at least one of the TWO Microsoft instant messenger clients.
>>Some of these antivirus programs launch the instant messenger client in
>>connection with that feature. You may not be able to completely close
>>the instant messenger client until the antivirus program's scan is
>>deactivated.
>>
>>Some other online applications share libraries with Windows Messenger
>>and may become disabled if you uninstall it. Windows Messenger has
>>abilities to connect to a local instant messenger server, a feature MSN
>>Messenger lacks. MSN Messenger has some added features involving
>>notification of new hotmail or msn email messages and more recent video
>>and audio conferencing protocols. Both messanger can utilize the same
>>Microsoft Passport login and the associated contacts list. Windows
>>Messenger is msmsgs.exe. MSN Messenger is msnmsgr.exe. Both applications
>>have options on their menu system to deactivate launch when Windows
>>starts. Outlook Express also features an option to launch Windows
>>Messenger when Outlook Express launches, which you might want to deactivate.
>>
That should be the default location. Version 4.7.0.3001 should be 1.61 MB
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